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Muni Long’s ‘Made For You’ Wasn’t Inspired By What You Think

“The way this song was born is probably contrary to what everyone thinks,” Muni Long says with a laugh of her R&B hit “Made for Me.” That’s because the compassionate ballad — which arrived in 2023 before catching fire on TikTok, followed by a Mariah Carey remix this year — was inspired by a different […]

Playboi Carti: Photos From the Billboard Cover Shoot

With 90 minutes to go before he takes the stage at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash festival, Playboi Carti is already involved in a performance — just outside of his trailer. Sprayed on the trailer’s side in red graffiti art is the word “OPIUM,” the name of Carti’s creative agency and partnership with Interscope Records, along […]

Blake Shelton and Longtime Label Warner Music Nashville Part Ways

Blake Shelton and his longtime label home of two decades, Warner Music Nashville, have parted ways. Beginning with his 2001 debut, five-week No. 1 Country Airplay single “Austin,” Oklahoma native Shelton has gone on to notch 28 No. 1 Country Airplay hits, including “All About Tonight,” “Honey Bee” and “Some Beach.” He’s won 10 CMA […]

Living Legends Foundation to Honor Harvey Mason, Jr., Ed Eckstine, Donnie Simpson & More at 2024 Awards Dinner and Gala

UPDATE (Sept. 3): Music executive Ed Eckstine is set to receive the Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award at the Living Legends Foundation dinner and gala on Oct. 4 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood. Other honorees are Harvey Mason, Jr., Donnie Simpson, L. Londell McMillan, Joi Brown, Chris Chambers, Mike Kelly, and Gwen Franklin. […]

Cardi B and Offset Reunite For Son Wave’s Airplane-Themed 3rd Birthday Party

Cardi B and Offset brought the family together over the weekend to celebrate youngest son Wave’s third birthday. According to reposts of Cardi’s Instagram Story of the event, the two MC’s — who are estranged after Cardi filed for divorce against the Migos rapper last month — went all out for the “last-minute” party that […]

Jason Hobdy, Influential Manager Behind H.E.R. and Maeta, Dies at 40

The music industry is mourning the loss of talent manager Jason Hobdy, who passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, at the age of 40. According to Yvette Noel-Schure, Hobdy was on a flight returning from a tour in Japan with his artist, Maeta, when he fell ill. The Bronx native was known for his work with […]